The Cute Cinco de Mayo-Inspired Manicure That Anyone Can Do

Cinco de Mayo is almost here—and for me, that means it’s almost time for the holiday that involves three of my favorite things: a brightly colored, fiesta-ready outfit, guacamole and (best of all!) margaritas.

Since Cinco de Mayo happens to be my most beloved non-federal holiday, I decided to get into the sombrero-wearing spirit a few days early in the form of some festive nail art. My inspiration was a salt-rimmed margarita (obviously!), and as someone who is admittedly nail-art-challenged, I can attest that the process was surprisingly simple.

Follow these steps to get the look:

Choose a bright lime-y green for the base, like Essie’s Mojito Madness. Paint on two coats of the green, plus one coat of topcoat.

Once the green polish is completely dry, paint a thin line of topcoat onto the tip of each nail.